Motorola News | Introducing moto g stylus – 2026 and moto pad

From capturing ideas with an active stylus to expanding them on a larger canvas, both devices support creativity, productivity, and play across screens.

Every year, the moto g stylus stands apart as the only smartphone in its price tier to offer a true stylus experience, giving users a precise, intuitive way to capture ideas the moment inspiration strikes.¹ This year, Motorola builds on that foundation with the new moto g stylus – 2026, now featuring a built-in active stylus, and marks an important expansion of its portfolio with the moto pad – 2026. Together, these devices are designed to support creativity, productivity, and play across screens.

moto g stylus – 2026: Active pen within reach

From focused study sessions to well-earned downtime, today’s devices need to move as fast as inspiration does. The moto g stylus – 2026 delivers with next-level precision for note-taking, gaming, and creative expression thanks to its integrated active stylus.

New this year, the active stylus responds to tilt and pressure in supported apps, enabling broader shading, finer lines, and more natural strokes, bringing a pen‑on‑paper feel to everyday tasks. 

That experience carries seamlessly into the Notes app, where users can view all handwritten notes, sketches, and ideas at a glance. Users also have access to a suite of features that help boost creativity and productivity. Tools like Sketch to Image uses AI to turn simple drawings into polished visuals, while Handwriting Calculator solves handwritten equations instantly—no app switching required.

Beyond the Notes app, the active stylus unlocks smart shortcuts across the device:

• Quick Clip: Highlight and send text directly to Notes with a press of the stylus button
• Drag & Drop: Press and hold the stylus over an image, then drag & drop the picture into Notes from supported apps
• Hover to Magnify: Preview text up close by hovering the stylus over the screen
• Circle to Search with Google: Long‑press the pen button and circle anything you see on your device to get instant search results without switching apps²

The stylus delivers up to 100 hours of standby time and nearly four hours of writing. When the battery runs low, it fully recharges in just 15 minutes.³ And with IP68 and IP69 protection tested by SGS, users can confidently take it anywhere.⁴

A camera system designed to capture it all

The moto g stylus – 2026 isn’t just precise when creating, it’s powerful when capturing too. A 50MP Ultra Pixel main camera with a Sony LYTIA™ 700C sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, and all‑pixel technology delivers sharper, brighter photos, even in low light. 

Users can explore more perspectives with a 13MP Ultrawide & Macro Vision camera, while a 3‑in‑1 light sensor optimizes exposure and color in any environment. Up front, the 32MP selfie camera⁵ produces studio‑quality results and automatically switches to group mode when more people step into frame. For video, the moto g stylus records in 4K across every lens, with enhanced stabilization for smooth footage, even on the move.

Behind the scenes, advanced AI-powered imaging enhances every shot with intelligent features, including:

• Photo Enhancement Engine: Fine‑tunes color, brightness, and texture for vivid results
• Signature Style: Applies AI‑driven adjustments tailored to scenes like food, portraits, or landscapes
• Super Zoom: Delivers clear, detailed shots from afar using hybrid zoom technology
• Action Shot: Reduces blur by dynamically adjusting shutter speed for moving subjects
• Portrait Mode: Capture the same subject at multiple focal lengths—24mm, 35mm, and 50mm

A display that brings everything to life

Every interaction shines on the 6.7‑inch Extreme AMOLED display with 1.5K Super HD resolution. With up to 5000 nits of peak brightness,⁶ content stays clear indoors or out. High Brightness Mode automatically boosts visibility outdoors, reaching up to 1400 nits, while Display Color Boost adjusts color and contrast based on ambient light.

A 120Hz refresh rate⁷ makes scrolling feel more like gliding. That holds true even with wet hands, thanks to Water Touch technology.

Refined design meets everyday durability

No matter where your creative journey takes you, the moto g stylus – 2026 is prepared with SGS tested IP68 and IP69 ratings⁴ and SGS-certified military-grade toughness.⁹ This combination protects against drops of nearly five feet, extreme temperatures from -4°F to 140°F, submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, and high‑pressure water spray.⁴

The new moto g stylus is as beautiful as it is durable. All of that protection comes wrapped in a stylish, easy‑to‑grip leather-inspired finish with a distinct twill-inspired texture. It’s available in two Pantone‑curated colors¹⁰: PANTONE^® Coal Smoke and PANTONE^® Lavender Mist.

Power that lasts

Fueling it all is a 5200mAh battery that delivers up to 44 hours of use.^11,12 When it’s time to recharge, users can tap into 68W TurboPower™ charging^12,13 for fast top‑ups or 15W wireless charging¹⁴ for cable‑free convenience.

Designed for longevity, the battery retains over 80% of its health after 1,600 charging cycles,¹⁵ with built‑in Battery Care features to help keep the device performing at its best for years to come.

Smart software, seamless experiences

Out of the box, the moto g stylus – 2026 works with Android^TM 16, giving users access to the latest in privacy, security, personalization, and powerful AI experiences. With Google Gemini¹⁶ built in, users can unlock new possibilities for help with writing, planning, and everyday tasks, while AI-powered editing tools in Google Photos make it easy to enhance images with just a few taps.

Motorola’s Hello UX lets users tailor their experience with customizable colors, fonts, entertainment settings, and intuitive Gestures that make everyday interactions easier.

For seamless multi‑device experiences, Smart Connect brings everything together, making it simple to share files, mirror content to a PC, tablet, TV, or monitor, and stay connected across screens.^17,18

Rounding out the experience is the Moto Secure¹⁹ app, powered by ThinkShield, which serves as a central hub for managing device security and privacy features with ease.

moto pad – 2026: Power your study. Fuel your play

While the moto g stylus – 2026 helps capture ideas in the moment, the new moto pad gives them room to grow. Its 11” 2.5K display with 90Hz refresh rate⁸ makes studying, streaming, and multitasking feel effortless on a larger canvas.

Quad speakers that use Dolby technology deliver an immersive audio experience with greater depth, clarity, and detail across all your favorite entertainment. Experience transcendent audio with immersive Dolby Atmos^® content on supporting platforms, whether listening over speakers or headphones. 

Powering it all is the MediaTek D6300 5G processor, enabling responsive performance, sharp visuals, and reliable 5G connectivity — no WiFi required.²⁰

With Smart Connect support, users can unify their phone, tablet, and PC for seamless multitasking and content sharing across screens.^17,18 

Plus, Circle to Search with Google makes it simple to instantly search or translate anything on screen without switching apps.²

A long-lasting 7040mAh battery powers up to 12 hours of streaming on a single charge¹² and refuels quickly with 20W charging,²¹ so productivity and play don’t have to pause.

Designed for everyday comfort, the moto pad features a rounded-edge, all-metal design that feels as good as it looks. It comes in a refined PANTONE^® Bronze Green, delivering a modern, elegant finish that stands out wherever you take it.

moto g stylus Availability

In the United States, the new moto g stylus – 2026 will be available universally unlocked at BestBuy.com, Amazon.com, and Motorola.com on April 16 (MSRP: $499.99). The device will also be available at Google Fi Wireless on April 16, with subsequent availability at Spectrum Mobile, Cricket Wireless, AT&T, Xfinity Mobile, and Optimum Mobile.²² 

In Canada, the new moto g stylus – 2026 will be available at motorola.ca on April 16.             

moto pad Availability

In the United States, the new moto pad – 2026 will be available at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile on April 30.²³ T-Mobile consumers can also purchase the device directly on Motorola.com (MSRP: $249.99).